January/February 2023

From the Editor

A Mindset Reset

By Margaret Clay

People everywhere tend to take their own backyard for granted, while assuming that somehow the grass is always greener in the neighbor’s yard next door. It could be argued that this tendency among longtime residents is one of Columbia’s greatest challenges. Like so many others who grew up here, it took my leaving for a few years to be able to fully recognize Columbia for the vibrant city it is, and one with incredible potential. Now, when I meet new residents to the area, a frequent reaction is, “Why are Columbians so down on Columbia? No, you aren’t Charleston or…

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